Milwaukee to Fort Myers (MKE–RSW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,186 mi airlines 28/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN806
WN Southwest
7M8
6:45 AM
CDT
10:45 AM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN925
WN Southwest
7M8
6:50 AM
CDT
10:40 AM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3008
WN Southwest
738
9:05 AM
CDT
1:00 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2313
WN Southwest
73H
1:25 PM
CDT
5:15 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY175
SY Sun Country
738
4:38 PM
CDT
8:36 PM
EDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3399
WN Southwest
7M8
8:10 PM
CDT
12:05 AM+1
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1118
WN Southwest
B38M
6:30 AM
EDT
8:35 AM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4244
WN Southwest
738
11:00 AM
EDT
1:20 PM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4044
WN Southwest
7S7
1:40 PM
EDT
3:45 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1992
WN Southwest
73H
9:20 PM
EDT
11:30 PM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY176
SY Sun Country
738
9:35 PM
EDT
11:44 PM
CDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN200
WN Southwest
738
9:55 PM
EDT
12:05 AM+1
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Milwaukee to Fort Myers
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,186 mi 2h 29m nonstop +1h ahead 60 1-stop hubs

MKE–RSW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,186 miles in approximately 2h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 60 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKE–RSW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 23 738, 73H, 7M8 2h50-3h 50%
SY Sun Country Airlines 5 738 2h58 50%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY, WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (28 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MKE to RSW direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,599
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MKE → RSW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
73%
Return
RSW → MKE
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → RSW delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Myers from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Metric MKE→RSW ORD→RSW MSN→RSW
Distance from MKE 67 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 7 1
Weekly flights 28 218 4
Flight time 2h 29m 2h 34m 2h 59m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Fort Myers is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · RSW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Myers.
Distance & Flight Time
1,186 mi / 1,908 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 29m to 3h 0m.

MKE–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance1,186 mi / 1,908 km
Flight time2h 29m to 3h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 28 return
1-stop connections60 hubs
Origin: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: RSW
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to RSW flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport take approximately 2h 29m to 3h. The route covers 1,186 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from MKE to RSW. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PWK, SBN, ISM, SSI, PIE, SAV, CMH, GRB, IND, SRQ, PBI, BCT, CVG, TPA, FLL, OPF, MYR, MSN, RDU, CLE, IAD, BUF, RIC, DSM, GRR, MIA, TEB, HPN, HVN, BED, AUS, PLS, EGE, APA, AZA, JFK, ATL, BNA, MCI, STL, MSP, MDW, BWI, MCO, ORD, DTW, DFW, LAS, DCA, CLT, DAL, PHL, EWR, DEN, IAH, BOS, LGA, PHX, SEA and SLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Myers is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from RSW to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MSN and RFD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MKE to RSW

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MKE to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to RSW ranges from 2 hours 29 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,186 miles (1,908 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PWK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Madison (MSN) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).